For Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to honor the stories of educators with Spanish, Mexican, Caribbean, Central American and South American heritage who bring vision to their schools across the U.S.

These educators believe that teaching is a call to action—and prove that their unique backgrounds, experiences and skills can change lives.

These teachers help students identify with a larger community and envision themselves in positions of authority.

In schools, the power of representation, of mirroring students' belief systems and cultural identities, is in abolishing negative stereotypes and generating positive life experiences for Hispanic, Latinx and Chicanx individuals.

As a teacher, you can represent your community and shape positive life experiences daily for your students.

And if you speak a language other than English, the huge need for bilingual educators makes it more compelling than ever to seek out a position in the classroom.